2011 Honda Accord Coupe Owners Manual

Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake

.............................. .............. ........................ ........................................... ...............................

. 315
. 73
. 311
. 320
. 114

.................

System Indicator

. 57, 407
Parking Lights . 70
................................. Parking Over Things that Burn . 432
.. .... Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . 30
. 431
PGM-FI System ............................. ................................... Pollen Filter . 375
. 80
Power Door Locks ..........................

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................ ......

Power Seat Adjustments Power Socket Locations Power Windows Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens

. 93
. 115, 118
. 108
. 15
. 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
. 15
Advice for Pregnant Women . 33
. 33
. 38
. 47
. 39

............................ ......... ......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... ....................... ....... .........

General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with

Protecting Children

Tethers

Using LATCH

..................................... .............................

. 46
. 42

................... ............. .................

. 403
Radiator Overheating . 138
Radio/CD Sound System . 240
Radio Theft Protection . 147, 194
Radio, XM Readiness Codes ........................... . 433
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 370
.. ............................ Rear Seat Access . 95
. 100
Rear Seat, Folding ........................

............................

Rearview Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift

........................... ................. .........

. 106
. 75
. 93, 94

Speeds Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote Transmitter Replacement Information

................................ ........................................ ....................... .......................

. 307, 319
. 285
. 56
. 87

Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades

................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................ ........................................... .............................

. 352
. 408
. 365
. 341
. 364
. 384
. 376

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash

............................................ .............

Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine

. 20
. 438

Coolant

...............................

Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Reverse Lockout Rotation, Tire

............................... .................. ........................... ................................

. 291, 354
. 33
. 311
. 308
. 383

Index

Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features

.................................. ............

................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ..............................

Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts

.....................................

Airbags Seat Belts

. 8, 17
. 438
. 7
. 9
. 8
. 52
. iii . 8, 18
. 17

Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt

...............

Tensioners

............................... .....................................

Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and

................................

. 19
. 374
. 14, 18
. 19

................

Beeper

................................

System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt

................... ............... ...

. 17, 56
. 17
. 15
. 18

CONTINUED

VII

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Index

Seats

.................................

Adjusting Folding Heaters

. 93-95
. 100
. 102
. 244
. 63
. 40
. 139
. 317
. 418
. 341
. 439
. 285
. 241
. 309
. 313
. 9, 27
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
... How the Side Airbag Off

Security System Select/Reset Knob Selecting a Child Seat Selector Knob (Disc Changer) Sequential Shift Mode Serial Number Service Minder Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags

....................................... ....................................... ............................ ......................... ..................... ... .................. ............................... .............................. ........................... ......... .......................... ... ........................ ................................

＊

Indicator Works Side Curtain Airbags

...................... ..................

. 30
. 9, 29

How Your Side Curtain

Airbags Work

Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System

.......................... ............................... ..................................... ................................

. 29
. 70
. 385
. 138

VIII

Spare Tire Inflating Specifications

......................................

Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter Speedometer SRS, Additional Information

. 392
. 421, 423
.................... . 420, 422
............................ . 420, 422
........................ . 250
................................ . 308, 313
........................ . 63
................................... . 21
.......... Additional Safety Precautions . 32
... Airbag Service . 31
............................. Airbag System Components . 21
...... How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................

Indicator Works

. 30

How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

...................... . 30
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
.. How Your Front Airbags

. 23
......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
... How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................

Work

Work

SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position)

. 29
. 29, 57
.... . 79

Starting the Engine

.......................

. 305

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude

With a Dead Battery

.................................. ................ ........

. 305
. 400
. 403

Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock

................................ .............

.......

Steering Wheel Buttons Stereo Sound System Sun Visor Sunglasses Holder Supplemental Restraint

................... ........................................ ........................

. 76
. 79
. 237, 250
. 138
. 119
. 119

.................................. ......................................

System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components

.........................

................... ..................................

. 9, 21
. 31
. 29, 57
. 21
. 351

Synthetic Oil

Taking Care of the Unexpected . 391

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Index

Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic

...... .....

. 424
. 430

Converter

. 432
............................... . 65
....................... Temperature Gauge . 66
.................... Temperature, Outside . 46
.............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection, Radio ................ . 240
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 432
.......................... . 241
Time, Setting the . 364
Timing Belt .................................... . 385
Tire Chains .................................... . 393
Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... . 426
Tire Information ........................... ................................. Tire Labeling . 426
Tire Pressure Monitoring

. 381
......................... Checking Wear . 392
.......................... Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading ...... . 424
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 427
. 379
Inflation ...................................... .................................. Inspection . 381
. 384
Replacing ................................... . 383
Rotating ...................................... . 382
Service Life ................................ . 385
Snow ........................................... Specifications . 421, 423
. 393

....................

...................

Tools, Tire Changing Towing

A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Weight Limit

..................................... ................ .............................

. 329
. 415
. 329

Transmission

System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure

............

. 326, 428

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic

..............................

. 357

Indicator

...........................

. 59, 326

Checking Fluid Level,

Required Federal

Tires

Explanation

............................

TPMS Indicator

..................

............................................... .............................. ........................................

Air Pressure Chains

. 428
. 59, 327
. 379
. 380
. 385

Manual

...........................

Fluid Selection .......... Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual

. 359, 360
. 358, 359, 361
. 419
.............. . 309
............. .................. . 306
. 381
.....................................

Treadwear

Trip Meter Trunk

....................................... ................................................ .................... ................................. ............................ ....................................

Emergency Opener Opening the Open Indicator

Turn Signals

. 65
. 91
. 92
. 91
. 61
. 70

Unexpected, Taking Care of

the

............................................... .... ........................

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter

. 391
. 424
. 284

Cable

..................

. 165, 175, 215, 225
USB Flash Memory Device . 172, 222
. 353
Used Oil, How to Dispose of

.......

................................ .................

Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number

. 119
. 298
. 420, 422
. 418

.............

....

CONTINUED

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Index

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )

System

....................................

VSA Off Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator

...............

.........................

........

.............................

.............................

Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System

................................................. ..................................

...........

. 324
. 62, 324
. 325
. 62, 324
. 388
. 127, 133
. 418
. 351
. 131, 181

WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washers, Windshield

............ ......... ....................

. iii . 52
. 437

Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation

........ ....................................... .....................................

. 356
. 60
. 69

Wheels

Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench, Nut

............... ............ .......................... ..............................

. 76
. 382
. 392
. 394

Windows

Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

............................. ................ ...........................

. 109
. 108
. 75

Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers

....................................... ........................... .......................................

. 69
. 128, 134
. 69

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing

....................... ..................................... .................................... .....

. 376
. 69
. 381
. 415

XM Radio

.............................

. 147, 194

＊

U.S. only

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70.0 )

Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 0W-20
350
detergent oil (see page

).

Oil change capacity (including filter):

4-cylindermodels 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) V6models 4.5 US qt (4.3 )

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page

358

).

Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 359
5-speedmanualtransmission: 2.0 US qt (1.9 )

).

Tire Pressure (measured cold): 4-cylindermodels

Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

V6models

Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

6-speedmanualtransmission: 2.2 US qt (2.1 )

Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page

364

).

Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page

362

).

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Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME

ADDRESS

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NO.

STREET

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This owner’s manual covers all models of the Accord Coupe. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 Honda Accord was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Introduction

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

symbol. This

Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

shown in

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Introduction

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm.

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

−

special

ii

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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

A Few Words About Safety

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels − Safety Messages

on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean:

preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING

, or

CAUTION

and one of

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Safety Headings

− Safety Precautions.

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Section Instructions −

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

− how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.

−

please read it

iii

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Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

(main controls)

...............................................................................................

. 3

Driver and Passenger Safety

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

............................................................

. 5

Instruments and Controls

(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)

..........................................

. 53

Features

climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items

..............

. 123

Before Driving

(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

.......................................................................

. 283

Driving

(engine and transmission operation)

.........................................................................................

. 303

Maintenance

(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

.................................................

. 339

Taking Care of the Unexpected

(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)

........................................

. 391

Technical Information

(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)

..............................................

. 417

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)

(warranty and contact information)

..................

. 435

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

(how to order)

..................................................................................

. 439

Index

................................................................................................................................................

. I

Service Information Summary

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

..................................................

. last page

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Overview of Contents

Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.

Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.

Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.

Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.

Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to break- in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you’re planning to tow a trailer.

TM

shows

Maintenance The Maintenance Minder you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.

Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.

Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG

(P.9, 23)

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS(P.55) GAUGES(P.63)

MOONROOF SWITCH ＊ (P.112)

HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.253)

＊

CLOCK COMPASS

(P.241)

＊

(P.246)

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P.103) ＊

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.106)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.80)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.108)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.288)

(P.91)

(P.285)

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.118) U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system (A/T) is shown.

USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.165, 175, 215, 225)

＊

If equipped

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

(P.9, 23)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.124) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.130)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.138)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.306) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.309)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.239)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.118)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

PADDLE SHIFTERS ＊ (P.315)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

(P.73)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS

(P.69)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30)

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P.70, 73)

＊

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.237)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.325)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.74)

INTERFACE DIAL ＊ (P.181)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

(P.257)

＊

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

＊

HORN ＊

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P.75, 107)

＊

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.102)

＊

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.250)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.76)

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

1 : 2 : 3 :

＊ ＊ ＊

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This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Protecting Adults and Teens

1. Close and Lock the Doors 2. Adjust the Front Seats 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 5. Fasten and Position the

......... ....... ......... ..... ........... ............ ...

. 6
. 7
. 11
. 11
. 11
. 12
. 13

Seat Belts

.............................

. 14

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position

. 15
. 15
Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions . 16

................................ ..... ...

Additional Information About

Your Seat Belts

....................... . 17
.. Seat Belt System Components . 17
Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 18
Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners

Seat Belt Maintenance

Additional Information About

............................... ...............

. 19
. 19

Your Airbags

........................... ......

. 21
. 21

Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags

Work

. 23
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain

......................................... ...

Airbags Work

.......................... . 29
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
.. How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

......................

. 30

How the Passenger Airbag

Off Indicator Works

. 30
Airbag Service . 31
Additional Safety Precautions . 32

............... ............................. ...

Protecting Children

−

General

Guidelines

................................

. 33

All Children Must Be

Restrained

...............................

. 33

Driver and Passenger Safety

All Children Should Sit in a

Back Seat

................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ...................................

Can Pose Serious Risks

Children

If a Child Requires Close

. 34

. 34

. 36

Attention

. 36
Additional Safety Precautions . 37

.................................. ...

Protecting Infants and Small

Children

Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children

Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat

With LATCH With a Lap/Shoulder Belt With a Tether

Protecting Larger Children

................................... ....................... ......... ..................... .................... ............................... ......... .............................. ........... ............... ..................

. 38
. 38
. 39
. 40
. 41
. 42
. 44
. 46
. 47
. 47
. 48

Checking Seat Belt Fit Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit

in Front

. 49
Additional Safety Precautions . 50
. 51
. 52

.................................... ... ............. ...................................

Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels

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Important Safety Precautions

You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 14

).

Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat

(see pages

33

−

50

).

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Don’t Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention

to the road, other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert attention away from driving.

Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page

347

).

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(6)

(9)

(12)

(3)

(8)

(10)

(7)

(9)

(4)

(8)

(10)

(11)

(5)

(7)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Automatic Front Seat Belt

Tensioners

(12) Occupant Position Detection

System (OPDS) Sensors

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: − − − −

frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

WhatYouShouldDo: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

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Airbags

Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page for more information on how 23
your front airbags work).

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page information on how your side airbags work).

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In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more information on how 29
your side curtain airbags work).

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Always wear

Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbagsdonotreplaceseatbelts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Airbagsoffernoprotectioninrear collisions,orminorfrontalorside collisions.

Airbagscanposeserioushazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

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Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.

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See pages guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

Close and Lock the Doors 1. After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked.

Your vehicle has a door and trunk open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed.

Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out.

Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

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See page doors, and page and trunk open monitor system works.

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Your vehicle has a programmable auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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Adjust the Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers